Proposal to get MBBS degree at the age of 22: Dr. Kolabage

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A proposal has already been made to create a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree and become a fully qualified doctor by the time the person turns 22 years of age, Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) General Committee Member Dr. Prasad Kolabage said.

While addressing the media yesterday, he said the methodology and strategies required to create a doctor for society have been formulated.

The internship period used to create a doctor in our country is unfortunately pretty long, and he said at least 29 years one has to wait to become a fully qualified doctor.

Students finish their school education in their twenties and, unfortunately, have to wait another 12 years to offer their service as doctors, Dr. Kolabage said.

"Due to the current unfortunate situation, people have not been able to receive the services of a doctor. "Five years of idleness, despite being able to work as a doctor, is a very unfortunate situation," he said.

Therefore, Dr. Kolabage said the Higher Education Ministry and the Medical Council should pay stern attention to this issue and to our proposal. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Yoga Saturday, 18 September 2021 03:31 PM

22 years is too early to become a doctor

Samson Saturday, 18 September 2021 04:40 PM

Where is the proposal, ridiculous. One need to start the degree at 16 in order to be fully qualified by 22. Internship should not be reduced. Same people were opposed and concerned about private sector turning out doctors.

P Tilak Saturday, 18 September 2021 07:14 PM

This is ridiculous, when one finishes Advanced Level , they will be at least 18 yrsold, early medical school days end about. 23 yrs. then internship of 1 . So you are at least 24 yrs. old. This does not happen most of the time , And maturity does not always go in tie with age

Kps Saturday, 18 September 2021 04:40 PM

Training in medicine takes so long because it is INCREMENTAL, ADDING RESPONSIBILITY GRADUALLY. You want to see as many permutation of a problem as possible so that you have a good chance of working safely on your own when the time comes.

Samantha Samantha Matharaarachchi Sunday, 19 September 2021 06:27 PM

This is NOT possible. It will not produce quality doctors.

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